The Shortlands Tavern, Bromley  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Bromley

address:

Station Road, BR2 0EY

phone:

0871 984 3876*
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nearest stations:

Shortlands Railway station
(160m)

Bromley North Railway station
(980m)

Bromley South Railway station
(1Km)

Ravensbourne Railway station
(1.2Km)

bus routes:

227, 358 bus info

how to find it:

From Shortlands station turn right, walk under the bridge, turn right again and the pub is just up on the left on the other side of the road. From Bromley South Station take either the 227 or 358 and get off just before the station and it's on your next left

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opening times:

Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00*
* opening times can change, please check with the pub before organising important events.

picture of The Shortlands TavernThis place has returned to something like its previous incarnation after a brief flirtation with the Spirit Group in the mid-noughties. Thankfully, the large banners proclaiming bargain booze no longer adorn the exterior. The new owners have retained the immaculate hanging baskets, however, and inside, the place has had a lick of paint and retains some period features (not to mention the resident tropical fish), while remaining very much a locals' boozer. The presence of itinerant jobbers from the North and Scotland makes for a lively, but welcoming, atmosphere, especially when there is football on. The main criticism is the cessation of Sunday grub, especially the bargain roasts, but on our visit the bar staff laid on complimentary roast potatoes and pizza slices - once the bad news had been broken. A pleasant alternative to the somewhat loutish atmosphere prevailing in many Bromley pubs - especially when live sport is on - and worth a detour, being only ten minutes' walk from the town centre. Back to being a solid three-pinter after several years in the doldrums.

reviewed:
4/4/2008
reviewed by wcwilly

Eating at The Shortlands Tavern ... we last ate here on 4/4/2008

Food is available (two meals for £7, or £4-50-ish for one). Ranges from sandwiches to filled potatoes and pie and chips, scampi and chips etc, i.e. standard pub grub. Note that Sunday menu (including two roasts for £7.95) has recently been withdrawn. Food available 12-7 on weekdays, and on Saturday afternoons.
food rating 3 - quality
value rating 2 - value
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